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Nigerian tanneries highlight issues arising from Sudan conflict

Published: July 17, 2023

Tanneries in the Kofar Wambai market in Kano City have said their businesses are struggling because of the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Read More...

Sudan government criticised for leather industry neglect

Published: January 11, 2023

Experts speaking at the Nyala Trade and Investment Fair in Sudan have criticised the government for its neglect of the country’s leather industry.

Sudanese tanners debut at APLF Leather

Published: January 23, 2018

A first group of tanners from Sudan are to present their products at the upcoming edition of APLF Leather & Materials+, taking place March 14-16 in Hong Kong.

Sudan Minister promises to support the leather industry

Published: December 12, 2017

Sudan’s Ministry of Industry said during a tannery visit that it would help promote the industrial sector in the state of South Darfur.

Leather Industry Incubator seeks private sector investment

Published: November 2, 2016

The Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST) seeks to foster private sector investment for its Leather Industry Incubator.

New value chain strategy for leather

Published: September 3, 2015

The future potential of the Sudanese leather industry has been outlined in a workshop organised by the Mamoun Beheiry Centre for Economic and Social Studies Research in Africa.

Tanning industry requires rehabilitation

Published: June 10, 2015

Dr A. E Musa, Department of Leather Technology, College of Applied and Industrial Sciences, University of Bahri, Khartoum, Sudan. Article first published in ILM January-February 2015 edition.

Tannery to re-start after refurbishment

Published: February 11, 2015

A tannery in Sudan is to begin processing again after it has undergone a government-supported refurbishment. A local government official announced on February 8 that local and foreign investment worth US$20 million had been spent brining the plant up-to-date.